Serving 278 students in grades 7-8, Forrest City Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Forrest City Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest City Jr. High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forrest City Jr. High School is ranked #931 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Forrest City Jr. High School?
278 students attend Forrest City Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forrest City Jr. High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest City Jr. High School?
Forrest City Jr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest City Jr. High School offer ?
Forrest City Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest City Jr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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